Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack, left, collides with New York Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) as Liberty forward Nyara Sabally (8) looks on during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) looks to shoot between Phoenix Mercury guards Kahleah Copper (2) and Diana Taurasi, left, during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper, left, tips away a pass intended for New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones (35) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) drives past Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack (4) to score during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) celebrates after her 3-point basket against the New York Liberty during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) tries to shoot over Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) and guard Sophie Cunningham (9) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart, left, gets off a pass past Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud (0) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper, bottom, slides across the court during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the New York Liberty, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham (9) tips the ball away from New York Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich, front right, during the first half of WNBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)